Brief Tender Light
Synopsis
At America's elite MIT, a Ghanaian alum follows four African students as they strive to graduate and become agents of change for their home countries Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Over an intimate, nearly decade-long journey, all must decide how much of America to absorb, how much of Africa to hold on to, and how to reconcile teenage ideals with the truths they discover about the world and themselves.
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Brief Tender Light - Trailer 1
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-08
Top Cast
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Encounters International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 5, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Musah
- Screenplay & Story
- Kelly Creedon, Arthur Musah
- Original Score
- Ted Reichman
- Original Title
- Brief Tender Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Hausa, English, Shona, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- ITVS, One Day I Too Go Fly Inc, American Documentary, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Musah
Kelly Creedon, Arthur Musah
Ted Reichman
Kelly Creedon, Keith Fulton, Arthur Musah
Arthur Musah, Sally Jo Fifer, Erika Dilday, Chris White
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Musah
Director
Arthur Musah
Producer
Kelly Creedon
Editor
Keith Fulton
Editor
Arthur Musah
Editor
Brian Redondo
Editor
Kelly Creedon
Writer
Arthur Musah
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brief Tender Light
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What is Brief Tender Light about?
At America's elite MIT, a Ghanaian alum follows four African students as they strive to graduate and become agents of change for their home countries Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Over an intimate, nearly decade-long journey, all must decide how much of America to absorb, how much of Africa to hold on to, and how to reconcile teenage ideals with the truths they discover about the world and themselves.
Who directed Brief Tender Light?
Brief Tender Light was directed by Arthur Musah.
Who stars in Brief Tender Light?
The principal cast of Brief Tender Light includes Philip Abel Adama, Fidelis Chimombe, Billy Ndengeyingoma, Sante T. Nyambo.
When was Brief Tender Light released and how long is it?
Brief Tender Light was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Brief Tender Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brief Tender Light was composed by Ted Reichman.